Inspection 348896259 OPENED APR 23, 2026Closed
4501 Ball Rd, Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Bermo Inc 14 times in Minnesota since 1987.
The latest one began on Apr 23, 2026 to follow up on an earlier case, in Circle Pines.
Those inspections ended with 37 citation items: 14 serious, 1 willful and 22 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $48,850 and now stand at $27,205, 44% lower after settlements or reviews.
Machine guarding comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1910.212.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Bermo Inc averages $10,238 (2 cited inspections).
Bermo Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347467821 OPENED MAY 7, 2024Open
4501 Ball Rd, Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Willful | $37,800 | $18,900 | Aug 14, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 343137840 OPENED MAY 3, 2018Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $750 | $525 | May 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $750 | $525 | May 30, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $750 | $525 | May 30, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 341636199 OPENED JUL 21, 2016Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Lino Lakes, MN 55014 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317079069 OPENED APR 25, 2013Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 314066085 OPENED JAN 4, 2010Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(e)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Jan 21, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 310377270 OPENED AUG 17, 2006Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $1,000 | $700 | Aug 31, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $500 | $350 | Aug 31, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 306759317 OPENED JUN 11, 2003Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $800 | $560 | Jun 26, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $600 | $420 | Jun 26, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $800 | $560 | Jun 26, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Jun 26, 2003 | Closed |
6 older inspections
Inspection 303472450 OPENED APR 18, 2000Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302092184 OPENED JUL 24, 1998Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 126554187 OPENED MAR 11, 1998Closed
180 Industrial Blvd., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Apr 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Apr 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $900 | $630 | Apr 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $210 | Apr 3, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 107797219 OPENED OCT 25, 1988Closed
4501 Ball Rd., Circle Pines, MN 55014 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 104559661 OPENED JUL 30, 1987Closed
220 W. 86th St., Bloomington, MN 55420 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1987 | Closed |
Inspection 104517115 OPENED MAR 4, 1987Closed
220 W. 86th St., Bloomington, MN 55420 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.184(g)(9)(i) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(va) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1987 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2024, the Circle Pines site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 102 workers: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 118 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermo Circle Pines · 2024 | 102 | 5 | 2 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Bermo, Inc Circle Pines · 2022 | 114 | 16 | 1 | 14.9 | 4.0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
(6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
(c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other forging and stamping employers in Minnesota
- Clow Stamping Company Inc dba Clow Merrifield · 1 citation · $16,550
- Valor Co Inc dba Creative Tool - Engineering Belle Plaine · 1 citation · $450
- Bokers Inc Minneapolis · 54 citations · $14,645
- Mitek Inc Montgomery · 6 citations · $7,980
- Clow Stamping Company Inc Merrifield · 65 citations · $17,694
- Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Co Blaine · 28 citations · $16,630
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.